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LG08 VKS

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,641 mi
Last recorded121,641 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 VKS
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 121,641 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 118,651 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 112,228 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 107,019 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 100,718 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 98,388 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 98,388 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 90,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2019 90,784 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2018 82,776 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 82,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 76,880 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2017 76,880 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 69,886 miles

item removed from drivers view

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2015 65,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 60,128 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 60,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 50,242 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,323 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 41,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,101 miles

Emissions too good. Machine not reading

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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LG08 VKS is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 74,779 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG08 VKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LG08 VKS registered?

LG08 VKS is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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